Choi Hyung-woo hits the 4th spot for two consecutive games! Samsung takes sole lead, reveals lineup for SSG match... Huardo aims for 3rd win

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Samsung Lions, currently holding sole first place, are set to place veteran Choi Hyung-woo at the 4th spot in the lineup for two consecutive games as they push to maintain their upward momentum.

On the 27th, Samsung revealed its starting lineup ahead of its away game against SSG Landers at Incheon SSG Landers Field in the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League'.

On this day, Samsung set its starting lineup to face SSG's left-handed foreign starter Benjiano in the following order: Kim Ji-chan (center fielder), Park Seung-gyu (right fielder), Koo Ja-wook (left fielder), Choi Hyung-woo (designated hitter), Lewin Diaz (first baseman), Jeon Byeong-woo (third baseman), Kang Min-ho (catcher), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), and Lee Jae-hyun (shortstop).

The most notable point is Choi Hyung-woo's appearance at the 4th spot for two consecutive games. This season, Choi has primarily batted 3rd (116 at-bats) and 5th (40 at-bats). On the 24th, in an away game against Lotte Giants, he made his first appearance at the 4th spot this season, going 2-for-5 with two RBIs in a standout performance. The Samsung bench appears to be entrusting him with the 4th spot again to carry forward his hot hitting form.

On the starting mound, ace Ariel Huardo will take the field, aiming for his third win of the season. Huardo, who has appeared in 10 games this season with a record of 2 wins, 1 loss, and a 2.40 ERA, has struggled to secure wins despite strong performances due to insufficient run support from the lineup. Since becoming the winning pitcher in his second victory of the season on April 16 against Hanwha Eagles, he has gone six consecutive games without a win or loss decision. This marks his second appearance against SSG this season. In the game against SSG held on April 22 in Daegu, he pitched seven innings, allowing four hits and one earned run, but narrowly missed securing the win.

Whether Huardo can finally break his streak of bad luck that has lasted over a month and reach the milestone of three wins this season will depend on the Samsung lineup, led by Choi Hyung-woo, providing offensive support.

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